Golf carts are a great way to provide you with the time and energy to concentrate on your game without constantly lugging equipment throughout the course. There are a variety of carts you can purchase; some small enough for you and your golf bag, others large enough for team players and lots of equipment. Varieties in carts include electric, gas or the manual push versions. Some seat two. Some seat four or more. You can buy them brand new, used or custom made. Fancy electric carts can cost $3,000 or up to $5,000 for specialty models. Both gas and electric carts can be found for under $2,500 or as low as $1,000 with some searching. There are always great sales online if you don't mind not seeing it firsthand. As for stores, there are often seasonal sales, discount sales and sales on particular brands in areas where there is a lot of competition. If you are in an area where there is only the local golf shop, you might want to take a trip to the nearest town that offers variety and price matching. Many manufacturers will offer lower prices for better models when the competition is tough.
What to Look for
Of course, you want the cart that is best for you. If you're not too concerned about price, you should focus on the cart that will fit your needs and still find them at cheap costs with a little work. Aside from retail stores and golf shops, individuals might be advertising used carts for sale at great prices. Online costs for carts can be found for 30 to 40 percent less than average prices if you like to do some searching. You might have to wait a couple of weeks to get one delivered, but if you have done your homework it is worth the wait. Don't be afraid of searching for a week or two just to find what you want. If you're spending that kind of money, there is something out there or online that is right for you.
Common Pitfalls
It is important you stick to your guns--or your cart. Don't spend time or money on an expensive electric cart only to find you could get along just fine with a less expensive model. Know the amount of equipment and the size of the cart you need. Take note of it when using the carts at a local golf club. When checking out a cart at a local facility, treat it like shopping for a car. Check the body, tires and batteries and even do a test drive.
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